KUCHING: Sarawak DAP has pledged to field a young line-up of candidates for the coming state election, including those from Gen Z.
Its chairman, Chong Chieng Jen, said it was important for someone young to represent the voice of youths.
"I can assure you that the DAP team of candidates will be the youngest among all the parties contesting this election.
"Just to give a little inkling, we may even have a Gen Z among our candidates - someone born after 2000," he said at a DAP media night here on Friday (Nov 13).
Chong said youths, especially those from Gen Z, had their own perspectives on life and how the country should be run.
He said their views should not be expressed by those in their 50s or 60s.
"I'm trying as much as I can to get a Gen Z in among DAP's candidate line-up.
"And I hope with that, Gen Z can throw their support to our youngsters and give them some confidence," he said.
Chong, who is the Padungan incumbent, added that politics should not be left to the older generation because it affects all walks of life.
He said no one was immune to the impact of government policies.
"I think it is good that I can finally instil some interest among Gen Z in politics and that possibly she is interested, but needs some encouragement and convincing," he said.
DAP contested 26 seats in the 2021 state election, winning only Padungan and Pending.
For the coming polls, the party has confirmed contesting in seven seats in Kuching and Bau, while decisions on seats in Sibu, Sarikei, Bintulu and Miri will be announced later.
Sarawak will go to the polls on Dec 12, with nominations on Nov 28.
